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Head of Engineering EU, Prime Video Live Sports - Tech Ops, London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c5d93f65fac1
Job Views: 3
Posted: 23.05.2025
Expiry Date: 07.07.2025
Job Description:
Prime Video is seeking a Head of Technical Operations and Engineering UK for our global Live Sports Production Technical Operations team. The ideal candidate will shape and drive the technical strategy for our international live sports production. Responsibilities include technical operations design and launch of our international live sports productions, including year-over-year evaluations to drive continuous improvement. This role requires a seasoned technical leader with a chief engineering background, business acumen, and experience dealing with vendors. The candidate must handle ambiguity, be curious, and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Reporting to the Global Head of Engineering & Technology, the successful candidate will work closely with UK Production Operations and Production teams, and collaborate with the North American Technical Operations team on global initiatives.
The candidate will stay current with new technology through vendor meetings and industry conferences.
Key job responsibilities:
1. Manage technical vendor relationships for Prime Video Live Sports properties including NBA International, UCL, EPL, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, and Copa de Brasil.
2. Design and implement technical workflows with technical service providers and league partners.
3. Edit and craft technical language for RFPs, RFIs, and contracts.
4. Work with vendors to stay updated on broadcast technologies.
5. Research and implement cloud production workflows with AWS and SaaS providers.
6. Oversee networking and communication requirements for live production monitoring.
7. Collaborate with Production Operations to manage technical budgets.
8. Travel approximately 25-30%, domestically and internationally, based on event schedules.
Basic Qualifications:
* Experience in Broadcast Technical Operations and Engineering Management.
* Knowledge of remote production environments.
* Understanding of video, audio, communications, networking, camera, transmission, and replay systems.
* Experience working with multiple stakeholders in live TV production.
* Ability to educate non-technical stakeholders and work across regions.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Media Production, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in Broadcast Engineering with management responsibilities.
* Experience with large-scale, network-level productions.
* Familiarity with industry-standard production equipment.
* Knowledge of large-scale media networks.
* Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills in fast-paced environments.
* Attention to detail, organization, and teamwork.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Project management experience.
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